Mac's Log

[djl236]

Dave, on the way home, I told Gillian that you would have been screwed. At that point, I still hadn't figured out what to do about the straps. During the warm ups, the monolift was at a different height (lower) because I was working in with a bunch of folks, and there are very few, 6'3", 219 pound, men at these things.

Definitely not beating myself up, that's why I didn't mention it. Not a big deal, still pleased with the whole thing.

Hahaha That's funny. I definitely would've been screwed.

[Staci Rudnitsky]

Thanks, Staci...looking forward seeing you guys. I've got the beer, bikes, and guns, I'm still working on a place to go shooting though. Gillian's got the wine, nail technician, and beach for you, don't worry.

How come I don't get the guns and shooting????

[Mac Ward]

How come I don't get the guns and shooting????

This is North Carolina, not New York. We'll make an exception if you insist, however we (Bill and I) will still expect our brisket, potato kugel and challah when we return. No exceptions.

[sking1001]

So good to finally get to a computer to post here! You and Gillian's ENTIRE experience sounds just sounds like a dream! Incredible job, Mac. I'm not even finished watching the video yet, but those straps would really freak me out on the squat, lol!

I had so much more to say, but now I'm just speechless. I'm so happy for you....wut...you did 15 rep squats and RDL's on Sunday!??

EDIT: Oh yeah...it's official. You bench the same as me now!

[sking1001]

Hmm...I think 265 looked easier for you than it did for me :-)

[Mac Ward]

You bench the same as me now!

Thanks for the kind words, Steve...it's still a race to 300. You've got me arse kicked in the squat and dead department, and I've got 30lbs of BW on you...

Hmm...I think 265 looked easier for you than it did for me :-)

I've got more...but that was what I was confident to try on that day...it tied my no pause PR.

[Mac Ward]

Monday, May 7

Press: 2x5x45, 5x75, 3x95, 3x12x115

Close Grip Bench: 2x5x45, 3x95, 2x135, 3x12x150

Barbell Curls: 3x45, 12x65, 2x12x75

Really, really enjoy the press on arm day. CGB was toughest exercise today, not sure if it's because the meet was less than 48 hours ago or if it was preceded by the press. Normally it is done fresh. Regardless, all sets unbroken.

[Michael Park]

Nice job!

[Oldster]

After a comp like you had on Saturday, todays work is about what the Doc ordered!

Congradulations again.

[Mac Ward]

Nice job!

Thank you, kind sir!

After a comp like you had on Saturday, todays work is about what the Doc ordered!

The whole week looks like this...single set of 15 reps on everything at a relatively low percentage. Get's the ol' blood flowing, gets me back in the gym, lets us have some fun, and gets us ready for next week.